No taxation without representation

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But then the British created two new acts:The Declaratory Act: stating that the British had the rightsto tax and make decision for the British colonies in all cases. The Townsend Act-taxed all imported goods.

"No Taxation without Representation!""No taxation without representation!" What do you think this means?The colonists resented paying taxes without having a voice in their government.Conflicts with the BritishA conflict was growing between the colonists and the British. One of the reasons for this conflict was the Proclamation of 1763. This stated that colonists were not allowed to live west of the Appalachian Mountains. This offered the British several advantages!1. Peace was kept between British and Native Americans.

2. Colonists were kept near the coast under strong British control.

3. British could control westward expansion and fur trade.

But the British needed money for revenue to pay for the troops.As a result, the British issued more taxes on the colonists with several notable acts. The increased taxes caused the colonists to begin smuggling or Move (goods) illegally into or out of a country.The Sugar Act-1774This act lowered the tax on molasses the colonists imported. But is also allowed officers to seize goods from accused smugglers without going to court. How do you think the colonists reacted to these changes?

They were furious! Now they had lost their right to trial by jury

and were no longer considered innocent until proven guilty. Plus, they were not secure in their own houses from being searched for smuggled goods. Though the colonists were being taxed, they had no say on this new act! They believed they had the right to be represented or have a say in their government.

The Stamp Act- 1765This act taxed ALL printed materials including newspapers, wills, and even playing cards. All items needed a stamp to show the tax hadbeen paid.The Stamp Act outraged the colonists. They strongly believed they should only be taxed by their own assemblies or government. A resolution or formal expression of opinion was passed by Patrick Henry, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. In this resolution, it was decided that only the House of Burgesses or the colonists' own government could tax the colonists. Sam Adams began the Sons of Liberty, a group who protested these acts. Colonists got together and began to boycott or refuse to buy the British goods. As the boycott spread, British businesses lost so much money that they demanded Parliament (British government) repeal or cancel the act. The British did repeal the act.

But then the British created two new acts: The Declaratory Act: stating that the British had the rights to tax and make decisions for the British colonies in all cases. The Townshend Act-taxed all imported goods.

Any British tax now angered the colonists. Protests began: women supported boycotted goods. Colonists were urged to wear homemade fabrics instead of Britain made fabrics. Some women groups began to call themselves

Daughters of Liberty and also protested the acts the British passed.

Navigation Acts: British had control over colonial goods and trade

1. Colonists must sell raw materials to England only.

2. Goods purchased by the colonists needed to pass through England first where they were taxed.